Longitude
Longitude
Imaginary lines that run East and West
Latitude
a tool used to find direction with a needle
compass
a visual guide, table, or box on a map that defines, explains, and interprets the symbols, colors, lines, and patterns used to represent geographical features
Legend/Key
Which type of map shows countries, states, cities, and borders?
Political
an imaginary line of 0° longitude
Prime Meridian
an imaginary 0° latitude
equator
Name the Cardinal Directions
North, South, East, West
A line marked with distances (like miles or kilometers) that acts as a ruler, allowing for direct measurement of distance on a map
Scale
Which type of map emphasizes landforms, elevation, rivers, and mountains?
Physical
The Prime Meridian separates the Earth into what two Hemispheres
East and West
The equator separates the Earth into what two Hemispheres
North and South
a set of numbers that show the exact place or position of a point on a map
Coordinates
A map scale shows 1 inch = 50 miles. Indianapolis and another city are 4 inches apart on the map. What is the actual distance?
200 miles
What country is located at approximately 40° N, 100° W?
United States
What is the longitude of Buenos Aires?
59 o W
What is the Latitude of Moscow?
57-58 o N
Name the Intermediate Directions
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest
What city is Northeast of Lagos?
Mumbai
What country is located at approximately 25° S, 135° E?
Australia
What country is located at approximately 20° S, 50° W?
Brazil
What country is located at approximately 30° N, 30° E?
Egypt
If you travel east and then turn 90° to your right, which direction are you traveling?
South
A location is at 20° S, 45° E. Identify both hemispheres, explain what each coordinate tells you, and name the two reference lines used to determine its location.
Southern and Eastern Hemispheres. 20° S means 20 degrees south of the Equator; 45° E means 45 degrees east of the Prime Meridian. The reference lines are the Equator and Prime Meridian.
What country is located at approximately 20° S, 50° W?
Brazil